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    Tacos Chapulin

    4.3 (119 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Street Vendors
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Leo H.

    I've been coming to this dependable, tasty, consistent stand for years. They're low key, friendly, and still have $2 tacos as of early 2024. They have the al pastor and pineapple on a rotating spit like many stands do, but also have a large metal pan to reverse braise many of their offerings such as suadero and carne asada. Can't go wrong with any of their meats, and their homemade aguas frescas are pretty good accompaniments as well. Also much appreciated by me, their mild green salsa is creamy and goes well with everything and is perfect for anyone like me who needs a salsa that isn't spicy.

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    Samuel L.

    Some of the best tacos I've had this side of town! Been coming here since I moved to LA a couple months ago and have not been disappointed. The line moves quick and the service is always friendly! The tacos are to die for the the meats are all cooked fresh right in front of you. There are some other taco stands around town that I've seen with massive lines but this stand doesn't have that. Idk why, whether it be they aren't as known or they just move that quick who knows but people need to give this place a try! Must haves while in West LA.

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    Love C.

    This is the first time I've ever hit up one of these new bootleg taco stands so pardon me if I don't know the standard protocol. So when I asked them a couple of questions, I was taken aback at how rude they were when they answered. 1) I didn't know what mulitas were... I saw them making it and I asked what they were. 2) I didn't know what went inside their burritos. My bad! Wtf. Geez. Mulitas are pretty much mini quesadillas with meat on little corn tortillas. And they have you put your choice of toppings in the burrito and you give it back and they wrap it for you. There. Just in case anyone else had these questions. Also, as we were paying... we handed her a $20 and were waiting for our change and she was like "oh... you wanted that...?" Uh... yeah. Don't assume we were gonna tip you that after all the rudeness. We took everything home... The mulitas (sp?) were really good. We had the pastor ones with bits of pineapple. Really tasty. However their carne asada burritos were so smoky... like the meat tasted like it was cooked right on top of charcoal - like touching it. I couldn't eat it. I was also biting into a bunch of fat. My bf didn't mind it and ate mine for lunch the next day. Anyway... that's all. Wouldn't come back again.

    Terry P.

    Omg, from far away, it smelled like In-N-Out when they're cooking up some grilled onions, yum!!! Then you get near and it smells of awesome pastor?!!! Oh yes! That and the smells from the street, fantastic, definitely reminds you that you are waiting on the street for some tacos! The line here tonight, Friday the 13th of October, is pretty decent. About twenty people waiting, must be good! My mouth is salivating although I just ate a ramen bowl in the Mitsuwa market's Hakkaido ramen restaurant. I ordered 6 tacos, one of each meat type: Asada, Pastor (so delicious!), Lengua, Cabeza, Carnitas, Pollo. The Pastor was so delicious that I even bought a burrito for the next morning.

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    Shirley K.

    Yummy, delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced tacos and burritos! Highly recommend! I've gone enough times that the owner recognizes me and knows my usual order! I typically get 4 tacos: 2 lengua, 1 cabeza and 1 el pastor. I love their cactus too! Their yummy tacos have gone up slightly to $1.25 each - still a great price and they are generous with the portion. Their burritos are massive and only $6! If you're super famished, the burrito is the way to go. Tidbit: They are off during the Holidays (good for them!) and it's cash only. There's an ATM machine inside of Mitsuwa.

    2 asada, 2 Al pastor ($1.25 each!)

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    Good tasting pastor, the salsa bar is great and the customer service was fantastic, will definitely visit again

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    7 years ago

    Very good west side stop for al pastor! good value and a good option if you don't want to venture over to Leo's and their line.

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    9 years ago

    Simple, well marinated/cooked al pastor. $1 per taco. Add onions, cilantro, hot sauce at your choosing. Awesome dudes making delicious meats

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    9 years ago

    The best tacos for a dollar!! Always extremely friendly (even when you're a bit intoxicated). They have lots of toppings and drinks as well!

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    7 years ago

    This place is fire. The burritos are huge and at a great price. They have a great meat selection and the staff is nice.

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    8 years ago

    Finally gave this spot a try. I have to say that this stand is really good. Simple, great-tasting $1 tacos.

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    8 years ago

    For being street tacos tortillas is very bad! Better tacos at Teddy's or tacos por Favor, even Benny's tacos

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    8 years ago

    Always a good spot when craving tacos! But what happened t the original guys that were here?

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    8 years ago

    The best tacos! I have been looking for a good place since I moved to the area. Very happy with the service.

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    9 years ago

    This place is legit. I've been 2 weeks in a row. Asada and pastor are grub. Don't sleep

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    Sonoratown

    Sonoratown

    4.4
    (2.3k reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$

    My friends and I recently did an LA taco tour, visiting various storefronts to find our favorite…read morespot. Sonoratown was our first stop as it was highly recommended by my boyfriend's brother, and it did not disappoint. It immediately earned a spot in our top five favorite taco spots for carne asada in all of Southern California! The location that we went to is located in between Elysium DTLA and Perfumeria Starlux on E 8th St in downtown LA. There is only paid(?) street parking around the area that could be extremely difficult to find during work days. Because we couldn't snag a spot, my friends and I opted for takeout and didn't end up eating until about 30 minutes later. Despite the travel time, the tacos were still absolutely incredible--I can only imagine how spectacular it tastes fresh! My friends and I ordered the carne asada tacos, and my boyfriend opted for the cabeza. Before I even took a full bite, I tasted a piece of the loose carne asada and was blown away; it was perfectly cooked with a wonderful tenderness and deep smokiness. The use of a single, thin, handmade flour tortilla--rather than the standard double corn--was a total game-changer and exactly how I preferred my tacos. The salsas were equally impressive, offering fantastic flavor and a great kick. My boyfriend's cabeza taco was just as standout, featuring super-tender meat with a rich, savory profile. Wowowow! Between the exceptional meat quality, bold flavors, and great value, this is easily one of the best taco spots I've visited. It's a huge bummer that they don't have a location down in San Diego, but we will definitely be back!

    Came on a Saturday around 12 pm. Line wasn't too bad and the employees were friendly and helpful…read more There are a few seats both inside and outside, but parking is tough. Mostly crowded streets with metered parking. I got the chicken burrito. The tortilla was definitely the highlight and what really makes the burrito. Fresh, flavorful, and great texture. The filling itself tasted more like a standard burrito otherwise. Also tried the avocado sauce, which costs extra but was really good and worth adding. Overall solid spot. I'd come back to try the beef burrito and the chivichanga next time.

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    COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa
    COSTILLA BURRITO 2.0: grilled steak, chunky guacamole, monterey jack cheese, pinto beans & chiltepin salsa
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    Avenue 26 Tacos

    Avenue 26 Tacos

    4.4
    (695 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $

    HOLY GUAC!!! This…read moreis the spot if you are looking for a taco!! The people are amazing, the vibes are up and you can never go wrong with a whole potato!! Are you freaking kidding me !! I love this spot and I'll drive the hour from the valley just to fulfill my Ave26 taco cravings. No notes 10/10 ‍ My favs: Al pastor, Carne Asada, Lengua, Pollo *don't forget to get a complimentary potato with your taco purchase* Thanks AVE 26

    How am I just discovering Avenue 26 Tacos?! This spot is amazing and may have the best street tacos…read moreI've ever tried (and that says a lot because LA has so many good Mexican food options). I ordered the carne asada tacos and the brisket tacos and both were soooo delicious! They have a self serve toppings and salsa bar, so you can customize your tacos to what you liked. I'm a big fan of spicy foods and my tolerance to spice is pretty high, but the red salsa has a kick to it--so be warned. This spot is super casual but has a very large setup. Service here is very efficient and they are open 24/7 so there's no limit as to when you can get your taco fix. There's plenty of parking which gets extra points in my book, especially because that's typically hard to find in the area. There aren't any tables to eat at, but a lot of people ate standing or by their parked cars. If I could give this spot more than 5-stars I would. If you come here, trust me, you won't be disappointed.

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    Asada taco, Pastor taco, Lengua taco, and side potato
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    Villa's Tacos

    Villa's Tacos

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    15.4 mi
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    I heard about this place on two different occasions but the main one was during this year's…read morehalftime show with BB. Ive been wanting to come here for much longer than that but didnt know how close it was to the metro station in Highland Park. Just three blocks and youre in a parking lot mini mall, and there it is on the corner. They have a few tables outside and basically you walk in and its a small place just to order and grab some salsa for your food. This spot is very unique, and the first time I've had fresh blue corn tortilla tacos. I chose one regular carne asada and two queso of the same. My wife got one chorizo and one nopal. They add cilanto and onion to the tacos and you chose the salsa. We went with the green and its hot but enjoyable. They also tossed a couple slices of raddish on our plates, and to drink we shared a large container of fresh strawberry lemonade. These tacos were damn good. The best I have ever had. Now i know why so many celebs (like Ramy Youseff) come here for the food. They have good taste. I hope one day, I get a place like this where i live. It would be a massive competitor in Long Beach. It was a terrific start to my birthday.

    Before I moved out of state I had to return to Villas Tacos because these are hands down my…read morefavorite tacos in Los Angeles. I've eaten a ton of tacos as someone born and raised in LA and these by far take the cake for me. I absolutely love these tacos, the salsa, and the guac! The staff is always bumping music, and it's such a fun vibe, definitely a spot to meet your friends at for a pregame meal. I'm going to miss having this nearby! 10/10 would recommend!

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    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    Angel's Tijuana Tacos

    4.3
    (321 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $

    Hands down, the best tacos I've ever had. The meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly…read morecomplemented by fresh, authentic toppings. As a native New Yorker, this place reminded me why I fell in love with Mexican food in the first place. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality really stands out. Huge thanks to Angels for raising the bar so high--you've officially turned me into a taco snob! BB

    Delicious and authentic Mexican food and tacos at this street spot! Among some of the best and a…read moregood stop for visitors in LA! I came here for dinner on a week night and my experience here was pretty good. I had the asada and al pastor tacos with all the toppings and they were both so good and full of meat and heat. The toppings can be spicy for some, so be warned. My favorite of the two was the all pastor which was flavorful and I did like the thinly shaved meat. It was not dry at all and was fresh. I also tried the mulita with al pastor meat and that was also soso good. Cheesy, meaty, and indulgent. The additional topping section had good variety with pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. and everything seemed pretty fresh. Unfortunately, they were pretty much out of the roasted pepper and grilled onions at the time I went. To drink, I had the horchata and that was also very delicious. It was huge, sweet, and creamy. I also loved how it was not grainy at all. A good pairing with the rich foods. They also have a good amount of seating at the stand with a long table and multiple chairs. Parking is tricky since its street parking only.

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    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.

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    $12 and can feed a small family. Best when it's hot. Good but I found several pieces of gristle. I really hate when that happens.
    Holbox

    Holbox

    4.7
    (2.7k reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    Well husband and I are always so impressed with the food and we keep going over and over and over…read moreagain and take new friends which we never disappoint by bringing them to delicious seafood servings .. we had a little mishap nothing to do with the food but their general manager Briana, fixed the issue right away and we kept on enjoying our food!

    Went on a Saturday night. Arrived around 5:30pm before an LAFC game at BMO. Line was about 5…read moreparties past the "40 min wait here" marker so figured it was going to be about 50-60 minutes. It was a little less than that. Line moves fairly well and it was in the shade. Getting a table was no problem. Food started coming out fairly soon after and came out in waves. For 2 we ordered: Small guac and chips - very fresh and good. Not spicy and not too much lime juice. Just good, solid, fresh, basic guacamole Erizo (uni) with the scallops - delish. Uno and scallops so fresh. Scallops are in a ceviche-style sauce under those beautiful sea urchins. Tostada de atún - also very good. Everything chopped perfectly. Not too much heat - some red onion in there. Ceviche of yellowtail - a big portion! Enough for more than two people for sure. Comes with side of tostada-type crispy tortillas Fish taco - I really enjoyed it. Light fry, crema, tomato, lime Kanpachi collar (grilled)- comes on a big plate with tomatoes, avocado, beans and rice in a little bowl on side, fresh blue corn tortillas - my partner said this was his favorite thing. Sparkling lemonade in a jar - great!! Fresh and light and not too sweet. Overall, worth the hype. I was worried it had been so built up in my mind it wouldn't be worth the line and everything but it was great and would come back (and will!!) It's in a food court-type setting so you aren't getting a quiet, service oriented experience. But if you know that going in, you'll be fine. Don't stress about not finding a table.

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    Tacos Guelaguetza

    Tacos Guelaguetza

    4.8
    (250 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $

    I was looking for a taco spot with good reviews in the area and stumbled upon this gem of a taco…read morestand in the side of the road. These were truly the epitome of street tacos and absolutely nothing about the vibe, the service, and the FOOD, disappointed. Immediately upon arrival, I noticed the long line of people and said to myself, either this place is really good or really slow. It took me longer to decide what I wanted to try than what it took for the line to move and for it to be my turn to order. So yea, these folks are FAST and very courteous as well. They have real Al Pastor on the trompo (the spit) so of course I ordered pastor tacos and a pastor mulita. I also ordered a few SUADERO tacos which you don't find just anywhere. I am still raving about the amount of meat and flavor of the food here, it's insanely delicious. Once you get your food you make your way down to the end of the taco stand where you are met with an amazing array of fresh taco fixings and salsas. The pink creamy-habanero was the best and the green/red salsas followed right behind. I can't wait to go back to this place. It's mind blowing how a stand on the side of the road puts out better quality food than a brick/mortar taco shop..but these guys know exactly what they are doing and it was a pleasure to try their food. 20 out of 10 for this place.

    Was hoping this spot would give Tacos Tamix (Arts District location) and Brothers Cousins a run for…read moretheir spot in my al pastor standings since I saw a trompo with pineapple, but that hope has been squashed. I do like how they grill their meat though and they use the tortillas to scoop up the meat on the grill. Thought the al pastor was a bit salty and the cheese did not add much flavor to it, but that's probably a good thing considering the saltiness of the meat. Also, make sure you ask them for pineapples since they did not include it until we asked. They do have them sliced up in a container by the meats. Ambience is very casual and it's a stand while eating type of situation. Service was quick.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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    Park your car. Grab a few tacos. Scarf them down. And be on your way. Or maybe do some grocery shopping while you're here.

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